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I'm trying not to lose my marbles. I am aware that I have already mislaid some of them ... one is stuck under the sofa, one in the Lego box and the 10 year old may have inadvertently swallowed the other

We live in West Yorkshire and are a family of five; Me, The Husband, The 11 Year Old, The 10 Year old and 20 Year Old. We also have two dogs, Jessie the chocolate Labrador and Cleo the spanish rescue Podenco.

Me - I'm Laura, I work as a Social Media Manager for a large brand. I consider myself an expert on gin, cake and moustaches ... in that order.

The Husband is a designer. We've been together for 15 years . He spends most of his time wishing I was more interested in housework, looked like Andrea Corr and didn't talk in my sleep. He loves football, rugby and cricket, his family and cooking which is fortunate as I don't ... the cooking bit that is.

The 11 year old has the memory of an elephant. She loves school, reading, music and wants to be a vet when she's older. She is always surprising me with her kindness and her ability to say embarrassing things really loudly in public.

The 10 year old only has two speeds, VERY fast and asleep. If you can leap off it, roll under it, ride it or break it, he will. He NEVER stops eating. If he's grumpy it's because he is either hungry or tired. According to the scan he was supposed to be a girl, so imagine our surprise when he popped out on The Husband's birthday, a boy.

The 20 year old is my stepdaughter and came to live with us permanently a few years ago.

You can find me on Facebook here, Instagram here and Twitter here or just email me at laurachora@gmail.com

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What not to do with a custard cream if you are bored!

February 11, 2016

10 year old : Muuuum, I’m bored!Me : Well, you have twenty minutes before we leave so you’ll have to find a way to amuse yourself10 year old : OK, I’m going to do an experiment

I wander out of the kitchen leaving him alone, proud that he’s using his initiative. Seconds later I come to my senses and realise that he may follow in his Grandpa’s steps where it comes to experimentation, and could possibly maim himself. I return to find him with his nose pressed against the microwave door, peering at something rotating within.

Me : Sheesh, what are you doing?10 year old : My experiment. I’m seeing what happens if you microwave a custard cream.Me : Erm … OK, but while we’re on the subject what must you NEVER put in a microwave?

A look of both panic and utter glee passes across his face.

10 year old : A CUSTARD CREAM?Me : nope, anything made of or containing metal.

Just for the record he’s discovered that absolutely nothing happens, of any great interest, if you microwave a custard cream. He has big plans for an egg and/or a melon, at 800w for 5 minutes, though.